Engineering Hydrology Quiz

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Where did K Subramanya obtain his PhD degree?

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

How many years did Prof. Subramanya teach at IIT Kanpur?

over 30 years

Name one of the books authored by Prof. Subramanya for McGraw Hill Education (India).

Flow in Open Channels

In which city does Prof. Subramanya currently reside?

Bangalore Signup and view all the answers

What is Prof. Subramanya's email address for contact?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Signup and view all the answers

Define hydrology and its primary areas of study as described in the text above.

Hydrology is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and management of water on Earth and other planets. Its primary areas of study include the water cycle, water resources, drainage basin sustainability, surface water hydrology, groundwater hydrology (hydrogeology), marine hydrology, hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage-basin management, and water quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a hydrologist and what fields of study do they typically come from?

A hydrologist is a practitioner of hydrology who collects and analyzes data to help solve water-related problems. Hydrologists typically come from the fields of earth or environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, and physical geography. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the domains of hydrology and provide an example of a related area that is not included in hydrology.

Domains of hydrology include hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage-basin management, and water quality. Oceanography and meteorology are not included in hydrology because water is only one of many important aspects within those fields. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of chemical hydrology and ecohydrology?

Chemical hydrology focuses on the study of the chemical characteristics of water, while ecohydrology focuses on the study of interactions between organisms and the hydrologic cycle. Signup and view all the answers

Briefly describe the study of hydrogeochemistry and its primary focus.

Hydrogeochemistry is the study of how terrestrial water dissolves minerals through weathering and its effect on water chemistry. Signup and view all the answers